About Gabriella
Gabriella offers engaging piano and voice lessons, as well as beginner to intermediate music theory and RCM preparation. She holds an Honours BMus and a Diploma in Opera from Wilfrid Laurier University. Passionate about nurturing creativity and confidence, she creates a supportive, judgment-free space for learners of all ages. Lessons are available online and in students' homes in Kitchener and Waterloo.
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Music is a source of joy, connection, and well-being for most people and my greatest passion is sharing that with others. As a piano and voice teacher, I believe that learning music should be an inspiring and enriching experience—one that not only builds skill but also nurtures confidence and creativity. I aim to create a supportive space where students can explore their unique musical voices, discover the joy of making music, and carry that sense of fulfillment into all areas of life. Music making can be a vulnerable experience and as a teacher and collaborator I aspire to make the lesson environment one of no judgment. Lessons are a place to explore and take risks.
Name: Gabriella (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 23
Gender: female
I have an honours BMus from Wilfrid Laurier University where I studied classical voice. I also have a Diploma in Opera from Wilfrid Laurier University. In both of these programs I gained experience performing and took classes in music history and theory. Prior to my BMus I completed several RCM Voice and theory exams. I studied piano privately from a young age and throughout my BMus. I have worked for several opera companies and choirs as a performer and continue to educate myself. I also have experience in musical theatre as a performer and director.
I have studied music through private lessons myself for many years and continue to take lessons still. I feel there is no end to learning. I also have experience performing and working with actors as a director. I have lots of experience working with kids and enjoy nurturing the younger generations interest in music.
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Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Lessons in your home
Gabriella is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Gabriella can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.